Living Legends of Fashion History with Norma Jean Darden

Behind the scenes with Norma Dean Darden at her restaurant in New York (Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread) as she recalls her experience of being one of the 13 black models chosen to walk the Battle of Versailles historical fashion show. The Battle of Versailles was the turn of fashion economics! Versailles was a historic palace located…

The Valentine’s Dream…Tracy Reese

  Imagine that you admire a famous and talented person. So much so, that you research and study their career. You dream one day to meet them. This person was Tracy Reese for me. I have followed her career throughout my fashion career. She was the person that I studied because of how talented she…

A Great Holiday Season

Last December was our first Holiday season. Thanks to all of you, it was a great success! It was a fun, but busy schedule. We went from Brooklyn to DC for the season. All of you welcomed us with open arms and we are grateful. Happy to Announce! The Ava Short are back in stock…

Photoshoot Behind the Scene

Our first photoshoot was on December 5th in the Bronx with an amazing cast. This was all pulled together by our creative director Nailah Lymus. The magic eye, Jose Pagan was the photographer on set. This is our first collection of our leather items and it needed be captured with style. Jose did a great job….